Cliff Burton photo credit by Michael Alago from his personal collection
Metallica’s iconic bassist Cliff Burton died 38 years ago, on September 27th 1986. The band has paid tribute to Cliff today, with a new photo tribute to him set to “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth!” Photos by Russ Marino! Check it out now!Continue reading
Nik and Keefy discuss one of the darkest days in metal: the day Cliff Burton of Metallica died. We also delve deep into the aftermath, the auditions that gave the world Jason Newsted in the band, and the covers chosen for – The $5.98 EP- Garage Days Re-Revisited and why.Continue reading
More Metallica! Episode two of our current Metallica run focuses on “Ride The Lightning” the explosive evolution of the band and the MVP of the album , the late, great Cliff Burton!Continue reading
Photo used with permission from the private collection of Michael Anthony Alago. https://www.instagram.com/michaelanthonyalago/
Although we cherish and honor the legacy of Metallica’s iconic classic lineup bassist Clifford Lee Burton (February 10, 1962 – September 27, 1986), we also remember today as the day he passed away 37 years ago in the now infamous bus crash in Sweden. Cliff has left an indelible mark, not only on the greatest metal band ever, but its fans worldwide. As former Ghost Cult Senior Editor Metal Mark wrote in an article in 2017 “…we will never know the full greatness that he could have achieved with the band.” In the meantime, his legacy lives on with Cliff Burton Day held this year in his hometown of Castro Valley, California, while Metallica continues to pay tribute to the music they made together, ticking off anniversaries of Cliff’s albums, and even though Cliff’s father Ray Burton has passed away, Cliff’s family continues donating Cliff’s royalties to charity. Check out these tributes to Cliff and appreciate this once in a lifetime person and talent.
Nearly every facet of Metallica’s nearly 43-year career has been explored in zines, magazines, message boards, websites, blogs, vlogs, social media, and AOL (and other) messenger chats but first in drunken huddled conversations with friends in bars, parking lots, and hang spaces. From humble beginnings came the now fully not humble biggest band in the world in 2023.
And so the Metallica riff machine rolls on! forty years after their debut album Kill Em All (1983) laid the blueprint for the Thrash Metal genre, they return with record number … well that’s kind of up for debate depending on how you view their discography, and whether you count live albums, covers album and erm collaborations. But 72 Seasons (Blackened Recordings Inc) is here, their latest artistic statement four decades into a career that has seen them rise from the US West Coast underground, to become the most successful Heavy Metal band of all time. Continue reading
Influential early Metallica bassist Cliff Burton would have turned 60 years old yesterday, February 10th, 2022. He was honored with a special “Cliff Burton Day” live stream at with a special live stream on YouTube which you can see below. Emceed by Nicholas Gomez, the party will include Big Mick, Metal Joe, Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer), Dan Riley, Brian Lew, Dean Delray, Brian Slagel, Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Canada Dave, Connie Burton and more!
Super7 Toys has released their Metallica Cliff Burton ReAction Figure, in time for Cliff Burton Day, which is today February 10th. 2022. Today would have been Cliff’s 60th birthday! The 3.75” Cliff Burton ReAction figure includes his bass guitar and a hammer to “kill them all” accessories! Proceeds from this figure will benefit the Cliff Burton Scholarship Fund. The package is inspired by Metallica’s Ride The Lightning and the artwork is by Ed Repka. Check out this video with Brian Lew (Murder In The Front Row book, Super7) to discuss the release.
Influential early Metallica bassist Cliff Burton would have turned 60 years old tomorrow, February 10th, 2022. He will be honored with a special “Cliff Burton Day” February 10th with a special live stream at with a special live stream at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST. Watch at the link below. In addition to many who knew Cliff personally, professionally and family, there will be a merch drop, specially designed by Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, a new Super7 ReActionfigure of Cliff, the first for a member of Metallica, and more!
Metallica released their Thrash Metal defining moment thirty-five years ago today with Master of Puppets (Elektra Records/Blackened Recordings). While 1986 gave us many legend-status albums from top-tier bands, this is still the one that stands above all the others. Taking the NWBHM influence of Kill Em All, and the improved thrash stylings and songcraft of Ride The Lightning, and moving leaps forward, MoP rules from start to finish. Sadly, this was to be their final album with Cliff Burton who died during the tour cycle promoting this album, but Master of Puppets is a genre classic through and through. Jam it loud and proud today! Continue reading